2002 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · LEV 10Y
2002 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 119,438 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LEV 10Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 119,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LEV 10Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 530 (LEV 10Y) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
LEV 10Y Mileage History
- 13/05/2024116,870 mi
- 14/05/2025118,405 mi+1,535 mi
- 14/05/2025118,405 mi
- 21/05/2026119,438 mi+1,033 mi
- 21/05/2026119,438 mi
Average of roughly 1,271 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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